trick into
phrasal verb
tricked into; tricking into; tricks into
: to use a trick to make (someone or something) do (something)
He was tricked into buying the car.
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Once a victim has been tricked into connecting their wallet to the drainer, they are then manipulated into approving one or a few transactions that grant attackers unintended access to all the funds in the wallet.
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Matt Burgess, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2024
Phishing is where people are tricked into revealing personal information or to download a file or click a link so that bad actors can access one’s computer and accounts.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Individuals looking to help storm victims can also be tricked into donating to fake charities, FEMA says.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Once a victim calls the fake support line, they may be tricked into letting the cybercriminals into their PC, who may then attempt to withdraw money from the victims' bank accounts.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024
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Matt Burgess, WIRED, 12 Oct. 2024
Phishing is where people are tricked into revealing personal information or to download a file or click a link so that bad actors can access one’s computer and accounts.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Individuals looking to help storm victims can also be tricked into donating to fake charities, FEMA says.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Once a victim calls the fake support line, they may be tricked into letting the cybercriminals into their PC, who may then attempt to withdraw money from the victims' bank accounts.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Trick into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trick%20into. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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